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Mar 2024
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The Greatest Pharaoh? The Reign of Thutm...

DOMINIC PERRY
About this episode

At the height of the 18th Dynasty (c.1495 - 1441 BCE), King Men-kheper-Ra Djehuty-messu (aka Thutmose III) ruled Egypt. The start of his reign was unusual, with power wielded primarily by the Queen-King Hatshepsut. But following Hatshepsut's death, Thutmose would rise to the challenges of rule. In this episode, we explore the King's upbringing, his rise-to-power, and the famous Battle of Megiddo.

Compilation of previously released material.

Date: c.1495 - 1441 BCE.

Episode Chapters:

  • Part One - Little King Thutmose: 02:20 - 37:25.
  • Part Two - The Battle of Megiddo: 37:25 - 01:10:30.
  • Part Three - Campaigns of Victory (Thutmose at War): 01:10:30 - 01:50:05.
  • Part Four - Fighting and Festivals (War Stories and Heb Sed): 01:50:05 - End.

Logo image: Statue of Thutmose III, Luxor Museum. Photo by Dominic Perry.


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